Sign in

Sarah Worthman

@booksandtea123.bsky.social
794 followers 547 following 374 posts

Newfoundlander, and lover of queer history and politics. Also an anti-fascist activist 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #nospaceforhate

PostsRepliesMedia
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Designed by Cleopatra Peterson @cleopatriaa on Instagram. Read all 94 calls to action here: ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/u...
131
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
I've been digging into the MUN budget. Despite these "necessary" cuts to things like the Harris Centre, the admin is adding an extra $1,536,493 Administrative Salaries totalling $126,665,836 for 2025-26. They allocated $470,915 for 100th anniversary programming and to a Canada games project office.
163
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
The MUN cuts to public engagement and the Harris Centre are beyond frustrating, the university is seriously going to do anything except cut the bloated administration.
391
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
If you want to minimize the influence of the far right, defunding public institutions is not the way to go about it.
130
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Instead of giving in to the demands and implementing "border security" measures to appease the Trump regime, Canada should instead follow the path of Denmark when faced with an aggressive fascist neighbour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yU3...
youtube.com
Why almost all of Denmark's Jews survived the Holocaust
YouTube video by Imperial War Museums
121
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
#booksky has anyone else had similar interpretations of The Testaments? Or was it just me? (Spoiler warning for my post below)
120
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Spoilers for The Testaments by @margaretatwood.bsky.social The book completely fumbled what could be a beautiful queer storyline between Agnes and Becka. In this climate more than ever we need narratives about queer love during hard times. I hope they fix this and go that direction in the tv show.
220
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 03/07/2025
Just updated my Canadian anti-trans risk map for mid-2025. Main updates: → Federal risk level DECREASED over Liberal re-election → Québec risk level INCREASED over recent policy changes & announcements → Notable updates in Alberta (mixed bag) and in Manitoba (positive) celeste.lgbt/en/2025/07/j...
celeste.lgbt
July 2025 Canadian Anti-Trans Risk Assessment Map • Celeste Trianon
511059
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Today I learned Newfoundland and Labrador had some of the earliest public funded healthcare in Canadian history, dating back to 1935! www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/soc...
heritage.nf.ca
Cottage Hospitals and Health Care in Newfoundland
Cottage hospitals and health care during the commission of Government in Newfoundland which lasted from 1934-1949.
020
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
On this day in 1916, the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel was fought. In the battle, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment suffered heavy casualties with 80% of its soldiers dead or wounded in the space of one morning. Today is known as Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The photo shows an aerial view of a landscaped area featuring a statue of a stag standing atop a rocky outcrop surrounded by greenery and shrubs. The statue is situated on a small hill, encircled by a winding red dirt path that weaves through the lush green terrain. The landscape includes rolling hills with visible earthworks or trenches, suggesting a historical or natural site, possibly a park or memorial. The scene is vibrant with natural vegetation and carefully arranged rocks.
18025
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 27/06/2025
Sotomayor issues a blistering dissent that states plainly that this decision renders constitutional protections meaningless.
10958322
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Brenda 💙💛📎🍁 @bemuse1919.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Hey USA.. Come get your President...He's screaming at the clouds again..
031
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Honestly at this point Canada should just let him put the tariffs in place and find other trade partners. Remember how supposedly all of this started because of fentanyl? Now it’s the digital services tax which was announced ages ago.
110
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
Zohran looking out on a victory night crowd.
1559672999272
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
The Conversation Canada @ca.theconversation.com · 22/06/2025
4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4’s threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty
theconversation.com
4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4’s threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty
If privacy is important anywhere, it is in the context of politics. If it is important at any time, that time is now.
0157
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 17/06/2025
To trans U.S. citizens: do it while you can. It could be useful even if you are moving abroad soon, or need to claim asylum some day in the future. Follow @esqueer.net’s thread here re: how to proceed!
0163
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 17/06/2025
Today marks 3 years since I first completed a name change application for someone else. Since then, I've helped accompany over 1,000 trans people complete such changes across Canada. If there's one takeaway I can take from all of this, it's: trans rights are privacy rights. Here's why. (1/🧵)
1456
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Now he’s fighting with France omg
110
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
It’s time to stand up 🦋 @nicolelash72.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
49183632920
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Ilanit (illy) @imanor.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
So proud to be a part of this amazing morning. Location ocean beach San Francisco #nokings
8875507911205
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Zane Gray sez! @zanegray.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Good doggie
551420264906
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
“To the extent that protests or acts of violence directly inhibit the execution of the laws, they constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.” Protests that inhibit the execution of laws are considered a “rebellion.” This sets a dangerous precedent.
120
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
There is no bigger story right now than the White House asserting that California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."
whitehouse.gov
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE                THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
753158585993
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Georgia DiPirro 📎 @georgiadipirro.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
“Trump didn't deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on January 6 when the U.S. Capitol was under siege... But he deployed 2,000 today in Los Angeles.”
9438167
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Here we go. The Regime has called up the National Guard to suppress ICE protests in Los Angeles. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
theguardian.com
Trump administration to send national guard to Los Angeles amid Ice protests
Border czar Tom Homan says: ‘We’re already mobilizing’ as immigration crackdown erupts into mass protests
63494206
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Watching the titan submarine documentary, and apparently they started the dives in 2021. But NL was under travel restrictions in 2021, so how did these rich people leave out of St. John’s harbour for the expedition? #nlpoli
250
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Today, I was given the opportunity to speak at the pride flag raising in the Confederation building. I used the opportunity to call on the provincial government to #leadwithlove and support 2SLGBTQIA+ community organizations through funding, research, and active allyship.
190
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
🇨🇦 Bernice Hillier 🇨🇦 @bernicecb.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Tim Hortons has LOWERED the contribution amount it gives to Pride Toronto. It has not pulled out. But some other companies have, including Home Depot and Google. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Pride Toronto says it's lost 2 more sponsors ahead of annual 2SLGBTQ+ festival | CBC News
Pride Toronto says it has lost two more sponsors of its annual 2SLGBTQ+ festival beginning in June, while another sponsor has reduced its financial support.
2163
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Research/advocacy folks, are there any grants available for research about housing and homelessness? There hasn't been any projects of that nature in the province and I think now more than ever that's very important.
000
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Is anyone else frustrated about the cost of Poilievre’s by-election? 2 million dollars is a lot of money that could go to supporting other government programs. The people have spoken through their votes, I wish he’d take a hint. #cndpoli
130
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 30/05/2025
In a message shared to its website calling this week's announcement a “Massive Win!,” Action4Canada claimed the group has been communicating with government officials over several months and providing evidence of "inappropriate "books in schools xtramagazine.com/video/aalber...
xtramagazine.com
Activist groups reportedly gave Alberta list of LGBTQ2S+ books to investigate | Xtra Magazine
ANALYSIS: Action4Canada is calling Alberta’s move to investigate “inappropriate” school library books a “massive win”
5811
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
My controversial policy take of the day is that cutting the capital gains tax to encourage economic growth doesn’t make any sense.
130
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Narrator: they were not considering the offer
“I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System, that it will cost $61 Billion Dollars if they remain a separate, but unequal, Nation, but will cost ZERO DOLLARS if they become our cherished 51st State. They are considering the offer!”
1705174372155
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
mankrik's wife guy @byelacey.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
the average canadian can also go to the hospital without starting a gofundme campaign
thehub.ca
The typical Canadian pays 70 percent more income tax than the typical American
1354314834
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
The English vs the French parts of the throne speech when talking about US and international trade. #cndpoli
161
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Tomorrow for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia the NL Queer Research Initiative will be hosting a book sale fundraiser on Duckworth Street! If you're free pop by and support 2SLGBTQIA+ research in the province 🌈
001
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
N.L. expanding free shingles vaccine to all residents over 50 by September #Newfoundland #Labrador #ShinglesVaccine Immunocompromised can be vaccinated beginning June 1 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
N.L. expanding free shingles vaccine to all residents over 50 by September | CBC News
The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced it's expanding accessibility to the free shingles vaccine to people 50 and older by September, but will start with making it available to immunocompr...
2527973
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Just wanted to make a quick post because I believe accountability is important 💖✨
150
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...
time.com
Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress
I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.
471171185921
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Just came across this scandalous drug seizure at the gander airport in 1975. A woman was arrested for bringing 40 pounds of Hashish (weed + tobacco) into Canada. I wonder if she lived to see marijuana be legalized in 2018. #nltwitter source: collections.mun.ca/digital/coll...
020
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 10/05/2025
Prior to the civil war, armed citizens in the north confronted US Marshals and vigilante slave catchers to prevent them from abducting Black people who had escaped slavery. They had the moral clarity to resist the greatest evil of their time.
341426375
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
…
698448858180
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 09/05/2025
Conservatives' silence on Saskatoon mom's ejection troubling. Woman wearing a transgender rights T-shirt was removed from a Conservative rally featuring Poilievre during the election campaign, Phil Tank writes. thestarphoenix.com/opinion/colu... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
thestarphoenix.com
Tank: Conservatives' silence on Saskatoon mom's ejection troubling
A Saskatoon woman wearing a transgender rights T-shirt was removed from a Conservative rally featuring Pierre Poilievre during the election campaign.
31911
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
The US Embassy in Stockholm threatened the city that any contractors fire their DEI employees. Stockholm blew them off: “If the U.S.A. terminates its acquaintance with the City Planning Office, the embassy will have a hard time with building permits." www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
independent.co.uk
Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US demand that city and embassy contractors be anti-DEI
France was also hit with the demand. ‘France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, but also their values,’ said the French Foreign Trade Ministry
25035731114
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
ChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
1/ The US government has ordered the Swedish city of Stockholm to end its diversity, inclusivity and equality (DEI) programmes within 10 days. The city authorities say the demand is "bizarre" and they won't be complying. ⬇️
704127544316
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 05/05/2025
1/ A worker at a crisis hotline paying attention, listening, and making a tip to police may have prevented a school shooting in Canada. The teen is facing weapons charges and allegedly promoted hate towards Jewish and Black communities and created “online hate groups.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Teen accused of threats to Halifax high school now charged with promoting hatred | CBC News
The teenager who was arrested for allegedly making threats against a Halifax high school is now facing a series of new charges.
35728
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
𝕽𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖑 𝕽𝖊𝖉 🇨🇦🔞 @radicalred.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
We need to take everything the US is banning. Most movies film in BC or ON anyway. The whole world needs to be ignoring and going around this "shithole country." 😌
121
Sarah Worthman @booksandtea123.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
This is similar to what the Nazis did btw. They threatened to not allow films in Germany that did not meet the reich’s standards. Hollywood listened and fired Jewish crew + filmmakers on mass. www.theguardian.com/film/2013/ju...
3358
Reposted by Sarah Worthman
Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... This is very good. Though not in any way jolly or helping today's bleak mood. Necessary, though, to put authenticity above cliche.
theguardian.com
My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant | Sheila Hancock
Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock
14216